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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 4213829" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>Darkest Calling: Prologue</strong></p><p></p><p>PHOENIX, AZ--“You know, if we keep this up, Caprice is just going to quit,” said Guppy glumly. One of their own had been called on to sacrifice himself yet again to the bureaucratic gods. Doing “paperwork” as they called it actually entailed much more than just paperwork. It meant being cross-examined by a committee, who wanted to know what was done and why.</p><p></p><p>In their most recent case, there was much cleaning up to do. </p><p></p><p>“We destroyed the Skinwalker,” said Archive. “That’s not enough?”</p><p></p><p>“There were records in the Phoenix police station of a man’s fingerprints who was most certainly dead,” said Hammer. “So no, it wasn’t enough. They had to set fire to the police station after the Shantak attacked.”</p><p></p><p>“What’s the cover story?” asked Blade.</p><p></p><p>Hammer frowned. “Native American extremists attacked the police station after believing some kind of messiah-like figure was killed in a shootout with federal agents.” As an African-American, he didn’t like the tone the cover-up had taken. </p><p></p><p>“They made Charlie Two-Horses out to be the underdog?” asked Archive in disbelief. </p><p></p><p>Hammer nodded. “It’s easier to believe that than a guy running around stealing skins.”</p><p></p><p>Blade sighed. “Whatever. The mission was considered a success overall or we wouldn’t be on this next case. We’re looking for Kate Draper, a Majestic friendly. She disappeared investigating a missing person in the Tohono O’odham Indian Reservation in the Sonoran Desert.”</p><p></p><p>“Isn’t that your people?” asked Archive.</p><p></p><p>“Yeah,” said Blade. “Which is why I’m mission leader. Again.”</p><p></p><p>”What is it with this place?” asked Hammer. “You’ve got all kinds of supernatural weirdness in Arizona.”</p><p></p><p>“I think this may be all connected,” said Blade. “What do you have on Draper so far?”</p><p></p><p>Archive looked up from his keyboard. “A couple of articles on missing persons and cattle, wolf, and coyote mutilations.” </p><p></p><p>Guppy cleared his throat. “I was able to hack into her e-mail account. She downloaded several online resources on the Kokoham people, a race of American Indians who once lived in the Sonoran Desert but vanished around 1000 A.D. Her e-mail also includes an electronic insurance form with her rental company; she was driving a Toyota Landcruiser, registration number GZB 334.”</p><p></p><p>“Great, we’ll have to track—“ began Blade.</p><p></p><p>“I also hacked her credit card transactions,” said Guppy proudly. “Her recent expenses match those of her expense reports except for one: a back country camping permit purchased at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument three days ago.”</p><p></p><p>Blade shifted gears as he pulled off one of the exits. “Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument it is.”</p><p></p><p>Archive stared at Guppy in awe. “Remind me to never tick you off.”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 4213829, member: 3285"] [b]Darkest Calling: Prologue[/b] PHOENIX, AZ--“You know, if we keep this up, Caprice is just going to quit,” said Guppy glumly. One of their own had been called on to sacrifice himself yet again to the bureaucratic gods. Doing “paperwork” as they called it actually entailed much more than just paperwork. It meant being cross-examined by a committee, who wanted to know what was done and why. In their most recent case, there was much cleaning up to do. “We destroyed the Skinwalker,” said Archive. “That’s not enough?” “There were records in the Phoenix police station of a man’s fingerprints who was most certainly dead,” said Hammer. “So no, it wasn’t enough. They had to set fire to the police station after the Shantak attacked.” “What’s the cover story?” asked Blade. Hammer frowned. “Native American extremists attacked the police station after believing some kind of messiah-like figure was killed in a shootout with federal agents.” As an African-American, he didn’t like the tone the cover-up had taken. “They made Charlie Two-Horses out to be the underdog?” asked Archive in disbelief. Hammer nodded. “It’s easier to believe that than a guy running around stealing skins.” Blade sighed. “Whatever. The mission was considered a success overall or we wouldn’t be on this next case. We’re looking for Kate Draper, a Majestic friendly. She disappeared investigating a missing person in the Tohono O’odham Indian Reservation in the Sonoran Desert.” “Isn’t that your people?” asked Archive. “Yeah,” said Blade. “Which is why I’m mission leader. Again.” ”What is it with this place?” asked Hammer. “You’ve got all kinds of supernatural weirdness in Arizona.” “I think this may be all connected,” said Blade. “What do you have on Draper so far?” Archive looked up from his keyboard. “A couple of articles on missing persons and cattle, wolf, and coyote mutilations.” Guppy cleared his throat. “I was able to hack into her e-mail account. She downloaded several online resources on the Kokoham people, a race of American Indians who once lived in the Sonoran Desert but vanished around 1000 A.D. Her e-mail also includes an electronic insurance form with her rental company; she was driving a Toyota Landcruiser, registration number GZB 334.” “Great, we’ll have to track—“ began Blade. “I also hacked her credit card transactions,” said Guppy proudly. “Her recent expenses match those of her expense reports except for one: a back country camping permit purchased at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument three days ago.” Blade shifted gears as he pulled off one of the exits. “Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument it is.” Archive stared at Guppy in awe. “Remind me to never tick you off.” [/QUOTE]
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